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🌱 Patch AM: Free Qigong in the Park and 10 more events
Happening soon: Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI on the Johnston Patch calendar
What's up Johnston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI
- Free Qigong in the Park at Crescent Park
- Taco Barn – Johnston, RI at Taco Barn
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- Free Qigong in the Park →
Crescent Park, 753-779 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence
9:00 am - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 12
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent University: Learn about cell phone procedures and the tools available to communicate with your child's school →
Providence Public Schools Providence, RI 02903
5:30 pm - Slater Park Tuesday Children's Shows →
Slater Memorial Park, 401 Newport Ave, Pawtucket
6:00 pm - Town Council →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Hold for Admin Retreat (Media Center)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
8:00 am - Ordinance Sub-Committee →
Cumberland, RI Calendar Cumberland, RI 02864
5:30 pm - Parent University: How to stay informed, involved and empowered with your school community →
Providence Public Schools Providence, RI 02903
5:30 pm - Freshman Roar
Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln High School, 135 Old River Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, USA
6:00 pm - Taste of EG Stroll
East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
5:00 pm - Parent University: Prepare your child for PreK and learning about the Special Education process →
Providence Public Schools Virtual
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen a light orange cat in Johnston?
Went out around 1:30 pm Friday on meadowbrook drive in Johnston and has not been back since. He is extremely friendly and will go up to anyone… (Nextdoor Smithfield and Places)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- North Providence Police Arrest Man Accused in Sunday Hit and Run Crash at Smith Street and Whipple Avenue After Motorcycle Fled Scene and Driver Suffered Minor Injuries (centralrecorder.com)
- Take a Look: High school football season officially arrives in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com)
- Man arrested on multiple charges in Warwick (newportdispatch.com)
West Warwick
- Intoxicated MA Driver Eluded Law But Nabbed After West Warwick Crash: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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